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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 992.75 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 992.75 and 443.34 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 992.75 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/992.75 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 992.75 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 440,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,125.79/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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